Pirate Summit, Cologne, Germany, TBA (1st or 2nd week of September most likely) – Fun, startup event, junkyard atmosphere, good vibe.
Week 37 TechCrunch Disrupt SF, San Francisco, Dates TBA – Very Recommended Pirate Summit, Cologne – Fun, disruptive tech startup event, junkyard atmosphere, good vibe.
"Basically, we are almost in the same atmosphere as a startup company but with the advantages of AOL's infrastructure and support," Visiger says.
Yes the variety of startups exuded like an ectoplasmic goo from Startup Alley today, where the atmosphere was electric with people pitching their companies to the passing VCs, investors, and journalists.
Although much smaller than Le Web 3 in Paris (which gets about 1,500 attendees), Plugg had the makings of a more intimate atmosphere amongst European startups and being in Brussels meant it was easy to get to from London as well as plenty of other continental European cities.
Although much smaller than Le Web 3 in Paris (which gets about 1,500 attendees), Plugg had the makings of a more intimate atmosphere amongst European startups and being in Brussels meant it was easy to get to from London on the amazing Eurostar as well as plenty of othercontinental European cities.
He also notes that pitching your startup idea in the country-club atmosphere of many VC firms can be both intimidating and counterproductive.
Make sure to watch our full interview embedded above to get Marini's thoughts on how Facebook's IPO will impact BranchOut and the larger startup ecosystem, how today's tech atmosphere compares to 1999, and more.
The aim is to maintain the rugged atmosphere and enthusiasm of a startup.
